Nintendo’s amiibo figures are more than your average toy; they’re a brand new way to engage videogames. By tapping amiibo figures to the Wii U or New Nintendo 3DS XL, you can score special items, level up/unlock new characters and other exclusive features. In Mario Kart 8, for example, you can unlock new Mii racing suits as seen here:

In Super Smash Bros., you can battle, train and level-up your amiibo characters. Create your own unique amiibo by adjusting its attack, defense and speed.

amiibo figures are released in Japan before anywhere else and tend to sell out quickly. We recommend monitoring the amiibo line-up for release dates and let us know when the latest ones go live on Amazon Japan and other online retailers.